About
Abhishek Toshniwal CA currently serves as Vice President at AQR Capital Management LLC, located in Bengaluru, India. In this role, he is involved in overseeing investment strategies and managing institutional client relationships for the firm, focusing on the execution and analysis of quantitative investment approaches.
At AQR Capital Management, his expertise centers on systematic investing across global equities, alternatives, and multi-asset portfolios. He has a particular focus on quantitative models and risk management within these asset classes, leveraging the firm's renowned capabilities in factor-based and empirical research-driven investing.
Prior to joining AQR, Abhishek Toshniwal earned his Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, which supports his proficiency in finance, accounting, and investment analytics. He is recognized for his analytical rigor and depth of knowledge in quantitative finance, contributing to advancements in investment methodologies and risk assessment in the Indian and global markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management | Vice President | Jun 2023 to Present | US Tax | WAM/PE |
| EY | Senior Tax Manager | Apr 2021 to Jun 2023 | EY GDS - WAM/PE |
| KPMG Global Services (KGS) | Associate Director - KPMG GLOBAL SERVICES (KGS) | Nov 2020 to Apr 2021 | • Leading and executing a pilot strategy to develop a new team (with organizational values) for a new client engagement with an expectation to deliver production hours within month's time. My role inv... |
| NAV Fund Administration Group | Executive Account Manager | May 2009 to Oct 2020 | Responsible for reviewing ECI, FDAP and Tax withholding Information for foreign investors-1042/1042S, 8804/8805. Review of Form 5471 & Form1065 Federal Tax Return for Partnerships & Form 8865. Review... |
Education
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
2007 — 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
University of Rajasthan
Others at AQR Capital Management LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Business Development Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
A Arthur Fischer-Zernin | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President | Mount Vernon, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director - Portfolio Manager - Systematic Credit | New York, NY , United States |
M Michael Loo | Vice President, Regulatory Reporting | New York, NY , United States |
| Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
T Ted Lee | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
A Alon Herman | VP | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director, Head of German and Austrian Business | Munich, Germany |